PTO election interest Form

‘25-‘26 School Year

The Talley PTO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by Talley parents and caregivers with staff representatives on our board. We work to raise $40,000–$73,000 each year to support our students, staff, and school—and we can’t do it without you!

Nominations and expressions of interest are happening now and are due May 1st for our election and appointments during our meeting on May 14th. Terms begin June 1st.

Throw your name in the hat!

There are three great ways to get involved:

  1. Run for a board position (descriptions listed below)

  2. Join a year-round committee (list of committees below)

  3. Help chair or plan an event (short-term planning)

Ready to step in, but not sure where you fit? That’s okay—we’ll help you find the right spot! Fill out the interest form anyways, as a starting point, and we will reach out.

Questions? Email us at secretary@talleypto.org

PTO Board Positions:

  • We have 2 co-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms. Erin Hinek is returning for her second year, and the other spot is open.

  • We have 2 co-vice-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms. Odufa Aburime is returning for her second year, and the other spot is open.

  • We have 2 co-treasurers elected for staggered 2 year terms. Tom Merrihew is returning for his second year, and the other spot is open.

  • We have 1 secretary position with a 1 year, renewable term. This position is OPEN.

  • We have 1 Communications Lead position with a 1 year, renewable term. This person serves as a voting board member and chair of the communications committee. This position is OPEN

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 3rd grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee. This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people. This position is OPEN.

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 4th grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee. This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people. This position is OPEN.

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 5th grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee (traditionally this has been the 5th grade bash and graduation ceremony). This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people. This position is OPEN.

  • Our board accepts appointments of 2-3 teacher representatives per year. These are voting positions.

  • Our board automatically appoints the current school principal as a voting member each year.

PTO year-round Committee Chair and member positions:

  • The lead is the elected communications board member. This team consists of:

    • Eblast editor

    • Website manager

    • Social media manager

    • Graphic designer

  • Historically 1-2 people who manage the production and sales of our yearbook with sign off from the board.

    Heather Head will be returning as chair next year and is looking for a co-chair.

  • Help with designing our t-shirts and new merch. Manage our inventory and sales and fulfill orders. These 2 positions are open.

  • Manage our room parents, the staff fund, and organize staff appreciation week. An active committee with at least 3 co-chairs. Ellen Narain will be returning as 1 co-chair. The other co-chair position is OPEN

  • Mostly manages non-classroom staff birthdays, holiday gifting, and end-of-school-year gifting. This position is OPEN.

  • Our current co-chairs no longer have children at Talley! We are looking for 1-2 new chairs. This position is OPEN

  • Usually a team of 3, we are looking for 1-2 more people to come on. This position is OPEN

  • Manage spirit nights, monitor our passive fundraising programs, and search for new opportunities. This position is OPEN

  • Especially with current changes, we need a strong DEI committee. We have returning members, but are open to new co-chairs.

  • A monthly sort-then-donate job. Help the school manage lost clothing. This position is OPEN

  • A new initiative this year! Help us create our grants committee to fund internal school projects. This committee will get started over the summer and needs 2 co-chairs. This position is OPEN

  • Do you love our mascot Titan? DO you wish you could be Titan? Well, now is your chance. We need several ‘Titans’ to appear at events during the year. Help us care for the costume, play our amazing mascot, and be “handlers” to escort him around. This chair position is OPEN, and we need many members.

  • Help us recruit volunteers, explain our mission and projects, and help place people where they want to help. Create signups and plan our volunteer appreciation party. This position is OPEN

  • This will be the 2nd year of our annual sponsorship program. Help us maintain sponsor relationships, find new sponsors, and manage fulfillment or marketing agreements. This position is OPEN and is most active over the summer.

(Some ) Events that require a committee:

Throw your name in the hat!